Friday, May 11, 2007

STI Kalibo College Holds Graduation

Some 108 students of STI College Kalibo graduated last week of various Information Communication Technology courses. The 9th Commencement Exercises was held at Sampaguita Gardens, New Washington, Aklan.
Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente, publisher of Madyaas Pen and professor of public administration at Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan was the graduation guest and speaker. Introduced by Engr. Leslie S. CabaƱez, head of Computer Engineering, Dr. Villorente delved his speech on how to conquer poverty. According to him, "poverty thrives best and rapid where ignorance pervades. To liberate oneself of poverty, he must fight it. One must be educated, industrious, persistent and thrifty." He stressed, "Poverty is highly enhanced by government corruption, so that Villorente challenged the graduates to elect the most honest servant leaders on the May 14 elections.
Of the 108 graduates, 47 completed Diploma in Computer and Electronics Technology; 17 Diploma in Computer Studies; 12 Diploma in Office Skills and Management; 15 BS in Business Administration; six (6) BS in Computer Science; and 11 BS in Information Technology.
Those who received academic honors are Coral Ann M. Constantino, Charmil D. Castillano, Danica Y. Zaquita, Maricel B. Tan, Elve O. Yupano, Rebecca D. Nacubuan, and Maria Susette A. Agonias.
The Rotary Leadership Award and PSITE Academic Award went to Rebecca D. Nacubuan.
STI College Kalibo is being administered by Ms. Minchu D. Decena–Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Ezzra V. Eudela– Chief Operating Officer and Ms. Theza May P. Hipolito–College Dean. /MP

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